Gowns by Adrian.

gkeith_1

Spoilers. Opinions. Observations.

Gowns by Adrian. Jeanette had on some beautiful gowns. The Native American tribal dance had some beautiful costumes. Did Adrian design these, too? I hope so.

Only an 8, because of no color, and:

Took almost the whole film to see Jimmy Stewart, the object of Marie's quest. Jimmy is a mediocre bad guy here, who looks at prison as an exciting new life (not).

Nelson was a good singer, and I am noticing that his voice went down, as jeanette's went higher. They did do wonderful duets, however.

This was filmed in the middle years of the Great Depression, which didn't totally end until the "big economic boom" of the upcoming World War Two. Did people pay a dime to see these movies, a scarce, hard-earned dime? This must have been truly a luxury.

I did not see Allan Jones enough in this film, although I have seen him in the same release year of 1936 in the film, "Show Boat", singing with that other diva, Irene Dunne.

I am a university graduate from its department of history, and still study film criticism and filmmaking at that same school. I have also taken theatrical coursework there in acting, dance , singing and stage makeup. I love fashion design and theatrical costume construction.

score 8/10

gkeith_1 30 September 2019

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